Is Newark tap water safe to drink?

Yes with good quality

Newark's tap water meets all EPA standards and scores well on our analysis. It is generally safe to drink though filtration can improve taste and provide extra precaution.

82/100
Purity Score
2
Issues Found
3.2 GPG
Hardness
Not detected
PFAS

2 Issues Detected in Newark

Moderate Chlorine Level

Chlorine within EPA limits but may affect taste.

Chlorine info for Newark

Arsenic Approaching Limit (0.2 mg/L)

EPA limit is 0.010 mg/L.

Arsenic info for Newark
Delaware

197,111,971,319,716 · Groundwater and White Clay Creek

Newark Water Quality Report (2026)

Low Risk Updated March 2026 33,398 residents
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82
Purity Score

Water quality in Newark, Delaware is evaluated here using public utility data and independent testing. The report includes a purity score, contaminant breakdown, and tailored filter recommendations.

Contaminant Levels

PFAS
ND
Lead
3.8 ppb
Nitrate
0.8 mg/L
Arsenic
0.2 mg/L
Hardness
3.2 gpg

Health Insights

  • 1
    Chlorine levels may affect the taste of Newark's tap water. A carbon filter improves flavor.

Score

82 /100
Good
"Good" threshold (70)

Newark tap water is sourced from Groundwater and White Clay Creek and treated by City of Newark Water Department. Overall purity score: 82/100 (Good). Updated for 2026.

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Newark Water FAQ

Is Newark DE tap water safe to drink in 2026?
Newark tap water meets EPA federal drinking water standards and scores 82/100 (Good) on PurityMap for 2026. For most healthy adults the water is considered safe but point-of-use filtration adds an important layer of protection.
Does Newark DE use chlorine or chloramine for disinfection?
Newark uses chloramine as the primary disinfectant with a residual level of 1.4 ppm. Chloramine is harder to remove than free chlorine and requires a catalytic carbon or reverse osmosis filter. Standard Brita-style pitchers will NOT remove chloramine.
How hard is Newark DE water and what is the TDS level?
Newark water hardness is 3.2 grains per gallon (soft) with a TDS of 130 ppm (good). This level is unlikely to cause significant scale buildup in household plumbing.
Has PFAS been found in Newark DE drinking water?
Based on available EPA UCMR5 monitoring data as of 2026 PFAS have not been detected above EPA advisory levels in Newark drinking water.
What is the best water filter for Newark?
Based on Newark's water profile, we recommend the Clearly Filtered Water Pitcher. Newark has elevated chlorine residuals. An under-sink carbon filter removes chlorine and disinfection byproducts at the tap.

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Data Sources

  • EPA SDWIS
  • EWG Tap Water Database
  • City of Newark Water Department CCR
  • USGS monitoring data

PurityMap compiles public data. Updated March 2026.

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